Erickson receives degree
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Beverly Erickson, a student at Kaplan University, was awarded a degree with honors during the commencement ceremony for online students at Coral Springs Center for the Arts in Coral Springs, Fla.
Erickson, of Presque Isle, was awarded an associate of applied science degree in paralegal studies, Summa Cum Laude.
The commencement celebrated the achievements of more than 2,300 online graduates. Richard M. Smith, chairman and editor-in-chief of the award-winning magazine Newsweek, served as the commencement speaker.
Kaplan University, a leader in online education, offers master, bachelor and associate degrees, as well as certificates designed to provide students with the necessary skills to qualify them for employment in fields such as business, criminal justice, education, design, healthcare, information technology and paralegal studies.
Based in Davenport, Iowa, the University offers more than 75 programs and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). With more than 26,000 online and on-ground students, Kaplan University joins the ranks of the largest universities in the U.S. For more information, visit www.kaplan.com.
Bentley College names Foster to dean’s list
WALTHAM, MASS. –Dean of Arts and Science Catherine Davy and Dean of Business Margrethe Olson at Bentley College, have named local student Joshua Foster, of Fort Fairfield, to the dean’s list.
Foster has achieved outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2006 semester, as a sophomore as an undecided business major.
